One of the many blurbs at the end of the book states that Terry Pratchett does for fantasy what Douglas Adams did for science fiction, and I couldn't agree more--except I suspect the author of those words meant them as highest praise, whereas I don't. I was amused by this book, much like I was with the Hitchhiker's Guide books, and I suspect I'll read the sequel before too much time has passed, but it didn't really do much for me. As with Adams' books, of which I've read three, I don't yet see why Discworld has spawned such a rabid following. For me, it amuses but doesn't delight, interests but doesn't engage.
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
6/10
As a bonus, some words about two other books I finished in the past few days.
The titular doll of this book was really creepy, and I enjoyed the fantasy-meets-reality, nerds-on-a-quest plot. The book didn't wow me, but it was a fun, quick read that leaves a bit of mystery for the imagination to decide.
Doll Bones by Holly Black, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler
6.75/10
This book was charming, and, thinking back, words like "classic" and, perhaps more appropriately, "timeless" come to mind. It's a short book, more of a novella, really, and it reads quickly--unfortunately so, because the story, characters, and narrative voice are all so lovely. If, like me, you somehow managed to escape childhood having never read this book, do yourself a favor and pick it up.
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
8.25/10
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